Birmingham and Black Country Schools Close Early Amid Extreme Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 birmingham blackcountry schoolclosures extremeheat metoffice remotelearning heatwave safety education councils A number of schools across Birmingham and the Black Country have announced early closures or complete shutdowns due to a rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office. Parents have been notified throughout Tuesday as … Read More
77 Schools in England Confirm Early Closures Amid 38C Heatwave - Full List Inside Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools closures england metoffice extremeheat safety education temperature warning As the UK braces for a historic heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 38C, over 75 schools across England have announced early closures to safeguard students and staff. The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning … Read More
Drivers Warned to Avoid These 7 Heatwave Mistakes as Temperatures Soar to 38°C Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave drivers vehicles safety tyres coolant fuel aerosols overheating summer The Met Office has issued a red heat alert for Wednesday and Thursday this week, forecasting temperatures soaring up to 38°C across vast areas of the country. Cities like Birmingham, currently under an amber warning, are … Read More
8 Household Appliances to Unplug During Extreme Heatwaves Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave appliances safety energy fire heatstress electricity chargers summer weather As the UK braces for a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 39°C, experts recommend unplugging certain household appliances to reduce fire risks and save energy. The heat is expected to peak on Wednesday and … Read More
Exact Temperature Threshold for UK Schools to Consider Closure Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools temperature closure uk education safety metoffice neu nasuwt As the UK faces an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C, teaching unions have clarified the temperature at which schools should consider closing or implementing additional safety measures. Currently, there is no … Read More
Legal Expert Explains When You're Entitled to Stop Working Due to Heat Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave workplace safety temperature legal workers health regulations compensation wellbeing With temperatures soaring to 35 degrees Celsius across the UK this summer and tropical nights becoming the norm, concerns about worker safety in extreme heat are intensifying. John Kushnick, Legal Director at National … Read More